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Far side of the moon in front of Earth

Building telescopes on the Moon could transform astronomy

While in a circular orbit some 62 miles (100 kilometers) above the lunar surface, ispace's lander-mounted camera captured this shot of Earth rising over the limb of the Moon. The image also captures a unique view of a solar eclipse: If you look closely, you'll see the shadow of the Moon projected on Earth's surface.

Robotic Spaceflight, Solar System

Japanese lunar lander loses contact moments before touchdown

Robotic Spaceflight, Solar System

Martian regolith mixture could prove stronger than concrete

How did the Moon form? This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher

How lunar cycles guide the spawning of corals, worms, and more

Planets, The Moon

Catch two great conjunctions: This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher

Observing, The Moon

A Moon mystery: Atwood’s flash

Can clouds of Moon dust help fight climate change on Earth?

Two astronomers are working to track space junk around the Moon

Planets, The Moon

Mars passes behind the Moon: This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher

Do we know more about the Moon than the deep sea? No.

Human Spaceflight

The future of space travel might rely on buildings made of mushrooms